HATCH COVER ASSEMBLY UNIT OF FLYING VEHICLE THERMOSTATING SYSTEM Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: flying vehicle thermostating devices; spacecraft located under fairing of launch vehicle during transportation to launch area, preparation for launch and performing launch. SUBSTANCE: assembly unit includes cover with spring drive, hinges for securing this cover to flying vehicle case, as well as interlocking and release units. First device is made in form of swivel spring-loaded detent for locking the cover and second device is made in form of rope whose one end is secured on launch structure and other end is engageable with interlocking unit for automatic uncoupling. Flying vehicle case is provided with well for release lever of interlocking unit. EFFECT: ease in operation; reduced mass; enhanced reliability at automatic operation of proposed assembly unit. 11 cl, 3 dwg